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Monday, November 16, 2009

Abstract Explanation Continuation (say THAT 3 times fast!)

Portals 1992

Acrylic and Mixed Media

on Board

Continued from last time's explanation.

I find it difficult to name paintings. I felt like last week's painting was kind of like putting a mirror up to the part of me that isn't normally visible. I liked the word "Lookinglass" better than "Mirror" so that's what it's called.

Then I started thinking about how Alice's lookinglass was a portal into a magical place. The woods were magical to me, particularly in the spring with the sunlight reflecting off the branches and certainly deserved a portal of their own, so yet another painting was called for.

"Lookinglass" was made with materials from the art supply store exclusively. This time I decided to go a little non-traditional so I used potting soil, coffee grounds and various other natural objects along with Acrylic paint and media to give it the rich texture I wanted. The acrylics stabilize and hold the natural objects into place beautifully.

When I was satisfied with the work, I bashed the edges to make them uneven - this is a portal to a place of untamed beauty so straight edges and corners just don't belong.

This piece was exhibited at the Tyler Art Gallery, the Romano Gallery and may also be seen on line at the Saatchi Gallery site.

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This artwork has been shown in various venues, the most recent of which are listed below, and are in numerous private collections including those of Richard Castellane, noted gallery owner and Edwin Vollmer.

Upcoming art shows:

Everson Museum 60/60
Friday June 17 at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, NY